Wednesday, August 24, 2005

Iraq Marshlands Re-flooding

Water returns to Iraqi marshlands

The marshlands of Iraq, which were drained during the early 1990s, are returning to their original state.
Under Saddam Hussein, the area of marsh was reduced to a tenth of its former size, as the government punished people living there for acts of rebellion.
The latest United Nations data shows that nearly 40% of the area has been restored to its original condition.

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